Local
1 year ago
Electrical failure determined as cause of Dayton Mini Market Fire

According to a news release from the Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s office, the electrical failure started in the storage room near the back of the building.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing delayed for man charged in connection with Luray abduction

Sean Gregory Jarrett was scheduled to enter a plea yesterday on the three charges he faces. However, online records show that the hearing was continued until September 5 in Page County Circuit Court. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Louisiana man guilty of robbery at Harrisonburg 7-Eleven sentenced to four months

According to online records, Tevin White pleaded guilty to a felony count of stealing property during a hearing Thursday morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing continued for Rockingham County woman accused of burning Fulks Run home

Christina Sue Ritchie, 43, faces a felony count of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a home in the 8300 block of Brocks Gap Road on June 3.

Local
1 year ago
Columbia Gas of Virginia awards grants to local volunteer fire departments

Departments in the Valley receiving grants include Augusta County Fire and Rescue as well as the Dooms, Stuarts Draft, Swoope, Verona and Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Companies.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police investigating Waynesboro High School bomb threat

According to a social media post from the Waynesboro Police Department, authorities responded to the school around 12:15 p.m. and worked with school administrators to quickly identify and isolate the suspect.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing continued for Augusta County men accused of defrauding brother of Parkland shooter

The three men accused of defrauding Zachary Cruz – the brother of the Parkland high school shooter, Nikolas Cruz – had a status hearing Monday afternoon in Augusta County Circuit Court.

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Local
1 year ago
Lawsuit against JMU by former employee continues despite dismissal

US District Court Judge Elizabeth Dillon issued an opinion Monday that once again dismisses the lawsuit that was filed by former employee Alyssa Reid back in May of 2021 against the school and several faculty members as well as the US Department of Education.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Broadway man to face grand jury for theft charges

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A grand jury date has been set for […]

Local
1 year ago
Lt. Governor Earle-Sears attends Grottoes Lawn Party

Winsome Earle-Sears attended the annual Grottoes Fireman’s Parade and Lawn Party.

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